I hope Harry gets a warning to Draco in time and that he heeds it. I certainly don't like the thought of someone lurking at the burrow...would they attack any of the youngsters? Now Ron is in danger too...

Author's Response: As an Auror, Ron is constantly in danger, especially when he's out and about in London; he's just been trained to be alert and to know how to stay safe, just as Harry has been. And yes, when Harry says he will warn Draco, he will do so in a timely manner. As for the lurker at the Burrow, he can't do much with all the enchantments Harry, Ron, Bill and Arthur have placed on the place over the years. As long as they stay within the grounds of the estate, they will be safe from intruders like the one lurking in the woods surrounding the estate.

The Matron is so incredibly sick and twisted. In some ways, she is almost worse than Voldemort. BTW, in my last review, I meant to say I was surprised they didn't do more to prepare for Harry's arrival. I obviously typed too fast. Poor Ginny, however, leaving without telling anyone is not going to go over well.... Glad Ron and Harry could have a good heart to heart talk, despite how awkward it was. Nice job.

Author's Response: Yes, the Matron is certainly deranged. I hadn't thought about her in quite that context, but it does make sense. I've been thinking about why Molly and Arthur wouldn't do more before Harry's arrival at The Burrow and the only reason I can come up with is that Ginny wanted to do it all herself so she wouldn't tell anyone what the specific spells were for doing things like widening doorways. Again, she could have asked for help and it would have been given... Ron and Harry really haven't had time for such a talk since Harry was hurt due to lack of privacy and Ron taking over the investigation. I think he needed it as much as Harry. Glad you liked the chapter. See you next Thursday...

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Author's Response: Thanks for reading and thanks for the stars.

Aw no! I cannot take anymore hurting going on. I am now worried for Draco, his family and the family at the Burrow. No more, I cannot take it! Obviously, I am getting to close to the story. Tell me that it is ending soon and capture is close at hand!

Author's Response: It's good that you're becoming close to the story. That tells me I'm doing a good job of telling the story. I won't promise not to hurt more people, but I won't promise to hurt them either. So far, there are another fifteen chapters, so we're nowhere near the end of this tale. Keep reading. I look forward to your next Thursday's review. Until then...

Awesome Chapter! Harry and Ron talking about hHarry and Ginny's "intimate" life was pretty funny! The reaction was very Ron-like! :P As for Ginny, I think she is very overwhelmed and that if she and Harry really don't have a good heart to heart soon, that something is going to happen to her and Harry is going to blame himself like always. I wonder what Ginny is up to! I can't wait until next week!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. The end of the Harry/Ron conversation was fun to write, just because both of them were so uncomfortable with the subject matter. You're right about Ginny. The next couple of chapters deals with her emotional crisis. Next Thursday will roll around faster than you think. Until then...

Christmas comes on Thursdays. What was the last paragraph about?

Author's Response: I'm so glad you think Christmas comes on Thursdays! You made me smile with that comment. Anyway, the last paragraph centers on how Ginny is really feeling about herself, how she suddenly feels like she has no purpose in life any more: Harry has rehabilitated enough that he doesn't need her 24/7 and is doing just fine fending for himself most of the time. So, instead of feeling happy about it she feels useless and sad. That's why she decides to leave, so that she can sort out why she feels this way all of a sudden. Does that make sense? I hope so... See you next Christmas... erm... Thursday.